June 15, 2026
Import and export operations remain normal despite cargo handling shutdown
Launched as a pilot at Benapole, the new digital module will soon go live at all land ports, the National Board of Revenue says
The first shipment comprises 315 tonnes carried in nine Indian trucks at $0.405 or Tk 51 a kg
Delayed raw materials are hurting exports, and some become unusable, an official says.
The move follows a complaint by the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association, citing unfair competition from cheaper Indian yarn
The trucks were carrying garment products headed to Spain, says a Benapole port official